Houston Astros' George Springer (4) reacts after being called out on strikes by home plate umpire Scott Barry, left, to end the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, in Houston. David J. Phillip/AP

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Houston Astros' George Springer (4) reacts after being called out on strikes by home plate umpire Scott Barry, left, to end the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, in Houston.
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Jon Jay, right, hits a triple to score Nick Ahmed as Houston Astros catcher Brian McCann reaches for the pitch during the eighth inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, in Houston. David J. Phillip/AP

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Arizona Diamondbacks' Jon Jay, right, hits a triple to score Nick Ahmed as Houston Astros catcher Brian McCann reaches for the pitch during the eighth inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, in Houston.
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Jon Jay (9) slides safely into third after hitting an RBI triple as Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman reaches to tag him during the eighth inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) David J. Phillip/AP

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Arizona Diamondbacks' Jon Jay (9) slides safely into third after hitting an RBI triple as Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman reaches to tag him during the eighth inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Houston Astros center fielder George Springer (4) tumbles while trying to catch a single by Arizona Diamondbacks' A.J. Pollock during the eighth inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, in Houston. Pollock was out at second trying to stretch his hit into a double. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) David J. Phillip/AP

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Houston Astros center fielder George Springer (4) tumbles while trying to catch a single by Arizona Diamondbacks' A.J. Pollock during the eighth inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, in Houston. Pollock was out at second trying to stretch his hit into a double. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Yoshihisa Hirano (66) reacts after the final out in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, in Houston. The Diamondbacks won 4-2. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) David J. Phillip/AP

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Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Yoshihisa Hirano (66) reacts after the final out in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, in Houston. The Diamondbacks won 4-2. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Nick Ahmed (13) and David Peralta celebrate after a baseball game against the Houston Astros Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, in Houston. The Diamondbacks won 4-2. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) David J. Phillip/AP

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Arizona Diamondbacks' Nick Ahmed (13) and David Peralta celebrate after a baseball game against the Houston Astros Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, in Houston. The Diamondbacks won 4-2. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Sep 14, 2018: Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (44) shakes hands with Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eduardo Escobar (14) after scoring a run against the Houston Astros during the first inning at Minute Maid Park. Erik Williams/USA TODAY Sports

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Sep 14, 2018: Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (44) shakes hands with Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eduardo Escobar (14) after scoring a run against the Houston Astros during the first inning at Minute Maid Park.
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Sep 14, 2018: Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel (10) hits an RBI single to left field against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning at Minute Maid Park. Erik Williams/USA TODAY Sports

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Sep 14, 2018: Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel (10) hits an RBI single to left field against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning at Minute Maid Park.
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Sep 14, 2018: Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (44) hits a double to left field against the Houston Astros during the first inning at Minute Maid Park. Erik Williams/USA TODAY Sports

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Sep 14, 2018: Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (44) hits a double to left field against the Houston Astros during the first inning at Minute Maid Park.
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Sep 14, 2018: Houston Astros right fielder Josh Reddick (22) catches a fly ball for an out to retire the side against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning at Minute Maid Park. Erik Williams/USA TODAY Sports

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Sep 14, 2018: Houston Astros right fielder Josh Reddick (22) catches a fly ball for an out to retire the side against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning at Minute Maid Park.
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Sep 14, 2018: Houston Astros left fielder Marwin Gonzalez (9) catches a fly ball for an out to retire the side against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the fourth inning at Minute Maid Park. Erik Williams/USA TODAY Sports

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Sep 14, 2018: Houston Astros left fielder Marwin Gonzalez (9) catches a fly ball for an out to retire the side against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the fourth inning at Minute Maid Park.
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Houston Astros starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, in Houston. David J. Phillip/AP

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Houston Astros starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, in Houston.
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Houston Astros left fielder Marwin Gonzalez reaches for a double by Arizona Diamondbacks' Paul Goldschmidt during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, in Houston. David J. Phillip/AP

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Houston Astros left fielder Marwin Gonzalez reaches for a double by Arizona Diamondbacks' Paul Goldschmidt during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, in Houston.
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Arizona Diamondbacks' David Peralta, right, hits a two-run single as Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado reaches for the pitch during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, in Houston. David J. Phillip/AP

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Arizona Diamondbacks' David Peralta, right, hits a two-run single as Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado reaches for the pitch during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, in Houston.
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Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Robbie Ray throws against the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, in Houston. David J. Phillip/AP

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Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Robbie Ray throws against the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, in Houston.
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Houston Astros' Yuli Gurriel hits an RBI single against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, in Houston. David J. Phillip/AP

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Houston Astros' Yuli Gurriel hits an RBI single against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, in Houston.
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Verlander (16-9) allowed one run on three hits. He matched his career high for strikeouts in a season with 269 — he passed teammate Gerrit Cole, who has 260, for most in the AL.

Verlander hasn't given up more than two runs in any of his three September starts.

Zack Greinke (14-10) allowed four runs on eight hits in 6 1/3 innings. Greinke has permitted at least three runs in four straight outings.

Tyler White hit a two-out, RBI double in the sixth to give the Astros a 2-1 lead.

Josh Reddick led off the seventh with a home run and Jose Altuve hit an RBI single later in the inning. Martin Maldonado's single in the eighth extended the lead to 5-1.

The Diamondbacks scored three times in the ninth after Collin McHugh walked David Peralta and Paul Goldschmidt singled with one out. Eduardo Escobar had a sacrifice fly and Daniel Descalso hit a two-run homer off Roberto Osuna.

Corbin gave up three runs in 6 1/3 innings against the Rockies in his most recent start, striking out seven without a walk. In his past 63 2/3 innings, Corbin has just seven walks and 81 strikeouts while allowing only three home runs. … Corbin faced the Cubs on July 23, giving up one run in seven innings in a 7-1 win at Wrigley Field. … Corbin has had a consistent season, never posting an ERA higher than 3.82 in any month this year. … Hendricks gave up two runs in five innings against the Brewers. He’s been throwing the ball well in recent outings, posting a 1.80 ERA over his past five starts, with five walks and 23 strikeouts in 30 innings. … He took the loss against the Diamondbacks on July 24, giving up three runs in five innings.

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Cubs update: The Cubs entered Sunday with a 2 1/2-game lead over the Brewers for first-place in the National League Central. They have had a share of first place since July 13. The Cubs are fourth in the NL in runs per game at 4.7 and have the league's second-best ERA at 3.66. Their starters rank sixth with a 3.89 ERA, though they have been given a lift by the acquisition of LHP Cole Hamels, who has logged a 1.57 ERA in nine starts since being traded by the Rangers before the trade deadline. The Cubs bullpen has been strong, posting a 3.33 ERA. They have had to piece things together in that department due to injuries, as RHP Brandon Morrow has missed two months with right biceps inflammation and RHP Pedro Strop recently suffered a hamstring strain. LHP Jorge De La Rosa, whom the Diamondbacks cut loose in July, has been excellent since joining the Cubs, giving up just three earned runs in 17 innings. 2B/SS Javier Baez is having a big year, hitting .295 with 31 homers. 1B Anthony Rizzo is finishing strong; he is hitting .336/.427/.579 in his past 58 games.